Filename: ANYKEY.TXT
WWW URL: http://www.firmware.com/support/bios/anykey.htm
FTP URL: ftp://ftp.firmware.com/text/anykey.txt
Revision: 06/17/96 TLS Micro Firmware Technical Support
Summary: Instructions for clearing macros and remapped keys on
Gateway 2000 Anykey keyboards.
Many Gateway 2000 systems are shipped with Anykey keyboards. These are identified by the presence of extra cursor keys pointing in diagonal directions and also extra keys such as PROGRAM MACRO, SUSPEND MACRO, REMAP, and REPEAT RATE.
These keyboards are programmable - any of the keys can be reprogrammed as macros or can be remapped to other keys. Most people do not use these features, but it is VERY common to find that any number of keys have been accidentally remapped. This can include the F2 key and is a common reason for not being able to enter CMOS setup with F2.
To clear all macros and remappings:
Press CTL-ALT-SUSPEND MACRO.
The Program light on the keyboard will blink a few times for a few seconds and all macros and remappings are then cleared.
If the Program light does not blink when pressing CTL-ALT-SUSPEND MACRO, the CTL or ALT keys may be remapped. To reset them:
Anyone who has an Anykey keyboard should have complete documentation on it, supplied with the system by Gateway 2000. This will be either a separate booklet or a chapter in the system manual. Any further questions on the Anykey keyboard should be answered by the documentation or should be directed to Gateway 2000 technical support.
1. Press REMAP once
2. Press CTL twice
3. Press ALT twice
4. Press REMAP once
5. Press CTL-ALT-SUSPEND MACRO to clear all macros.